When Should I tell the parents?

[childcaremom]

My contract says 2 weeks. I gave 4. They all stayed until the end.

[nannyde]

Two weeks. Get payment for the first week and get it in the bank and cleared. Then give two weeks notice right away. That way you will have one of two weeks payment for sure.

It's a great time to give notice as the chances of them needing you for week two is good.

The first of January is the second biggest time for children to switch providers. Usually because parents pull before the provider gets paid holidays and paid week off. It's unusual for providers to quit before paid time off but it's very common for kids to switch care at that time.